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‘Profoundly sad’: These beloved animals were the last of their kind

From Martha the pigeon, to Toughie the tree frog - here are just a handful of the iconic endlings driven to extinction since 1914.

Green News

Mystery as ‘malnourished’ lion cub found wandering a road in Serbia

The smuggling of wild and rare animals is believed to be widespread in the Balkan region.

Austria

Zookeeper trampled to death by rhino in Austria

Another member of staff was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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WATCH: Zookeepers in China help animals beat the heat

Pandas are treated to a special fruit platter served on large ice blocks, while the park's huge hippos enjoy a cold shower and a cool dip in the pond.

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Nature

How did this crocodile make herself pregnant?

What’s love or dinosaurs got to do with it? Researchers unpack the significance of the surprising discovery at a Costa Rican zoo.

Nature

First pangolin born in Europe provides hope for endangered species

The pup’s parents arrived in Prague from Taipei Zoo, the leading breeder of the mammals that are hunted heavily for their scales and meat.

Nature

Kyiv Zoo keeps Tony the gorilla warm despite daily power cuts

Berlin Zoo has managed to raise €400,000 in contributions from well-wishers to send generators to its Ukrainian counterpart.

Nature

Cash-strapped Finnish zoo may have to return giant pandas to China

Could the return of giant pandas impact Finnish-Chinese relations?

Green News

Euroviews. View: These captive animal disasters show it's time to rethink zoos

Chimpanzees escaped from a Swedish zoo last week but it’s more common than you might think.

Green News

Chimps still loose in Swedish zoo after escaping their enclosure

The zoo says three chimps had to be shot dead because they posed a threat to human safety.

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Watch: Santa makes special delivery to Budapest shark tank

A scuba diver dressed as Santa Claus has delighted onlookers by setting up Christmas decorations at the Tropicarium Shark Zoo in Budapest, Hungary.

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Culture news

Hisssssterical: An escaped king cobra returns to its Swedish home

An escaped king cobra gives its Swedish zoo an early Halloween present...

Sweden

Swedish zoo locates venomous snake in roof after 'Houdini' escape

On Friday staff had located but had yet to recapture the king cobra which escaped through a light fitting last weekend.

Travel News

Thousands call on TUI to stop selling ‘cruel’ captive dolphin trips

More than 60,000 people have signed a petition urging the travel company to follow the example of TripAdvisor and Expedia.

Nature

Could cloning save this endangered horse species from extinction?

This cloned Przewalski's horse might help save his species.

Slovakia

Slovakia on alert after escaped tiger from Ukraine seen in park

The young tiger escaped from a private breeder in the Ukrainian town of Strychava.

Sweden

Worker gored to death by large antelope at Swedish animal park

The incident occurred late on Sunday at the Oland Animal and Entertainment Park.

Ukraine

Meet the woman risking her life to save animals in Ukraine

Natalia Popova has been travelling to the frontlines in Ukraine to rescue wild animals and pets from the dangers of war.

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The March of the Penguins at San Francisco Zoo

It is one of the most popular events at the San Francisco Zoo. The year's new batch of penguin chicks waddle their way past hundreds of excited guests, before ceremoniously taking their first swim at their new home on Penguin Island.